Beastars Author’s New Anime ‘Sanda’ Release Date Confirmed

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Summary

  • Another one of Paru Itagaki’s manga, Sanda, is being adapted into an anime by Science Saru.
  • Sanda anime is set to be released in fall 2025 with main staff members confirmed.
  • Sanda manga has concluded with 100 chapters and may see boosted sales with the anime adaptation.

As a devoted manga enthusiast with a soft spot for unique storytelling and captivating characters, I can hardly contain my excitement about the upcoming anime adaptation of Paru Itagaki’s Sanda! Having been won over by the thought-provoking themes and imaginative blending of reality and fantasy in Beastars, it’s no surprise that another one of her masterpieces is being given the animated treatment.

Paru Itagaki gained widespread recognition through her “Beastars” manga series, which has been lauded for its thoughtful portrayal of real-world themes blended with captivating fantastical elements. This work also received an anime adaptation that garnered significant praise from critics.

Following the triumph of Beastars, it’s no wonder another manga by Paru Itagaki is being transformed into an anime series. This upcoming anime, titled Sanda, is set to be released in fall 2025 and will be produced by Science Saru. This exciting development is sure to delight fans eager for more of her work to be brought to life as an anime series.

Sanda Anime Cast & Staff

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On their official site, it’s been confirmed who will make up the main team working on the adaptation of the anime. Tomohisa Shimoyama will be directing, Kimiko Ueno is handling scripts and series composition, Tomoyuki Tanaka is responsible for the music, and Masanobu Ishiyama is designing the characters.

Previously mentioned, I’ve noticed that the upcoming anime is to be brought to life by the creative minds at Science Saru. This innovative studio has a rich history of working on captivating series such as Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and the intriguing Dandadan.

So far, only two cast members have been revealed.

  • Ayumu Murase as Mita Kazushige
  • Hiroki Tochi as Santa Claus

It’s likely that we’ll learn more about the other actors involved in the upcoming anime as we get nearer to its launch date.

Pary Itagaki’s Sanda Could Be Her Next Major Hit

Written by Paru Itagaki, the serialization of “Sanda” started in Weekly Shonen Champion magazine in July 2021. By July 2024, it had published a total of 100 chapters and is now compiled into 16 volumes. The exact sales figures for “Sanda” are not clear, but they’re estimated to be around 1-2 million copies sold. With the upcoming release of the anime adaptation, it’s expected that the manga will see an increase in sales and potentially move even more copies.

In December 2024, Paru Itagaki’s Beastars anime began its final season’s first part. Similar to many anime series, the last season of Beastars will be divided into two parts, or “cours.” Some viewers find the wait for additional episodes challenging, but this format enables the production studio to deliver higher-quality content. As of now, the release date for the second part has yet to be announced, though it is expected to air in 2025.

Starting in September 2016 and continuing until October 2020, the Beastars manga was published weekly in Champion Shonen magazine. The series has seen significant success in terms of sales, with a recent update revealing that it has sold more than 7.5 million copies.

Beastars is available to stream on Netflix.

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2024-12-25 22:54